Understanding the normal development of aggressive behaviors from ages 2 to 5. Evolution of forms of aggression; the skills that explain the decrease in physical aggression. Why is this decrease slower in some children? Preventing persistent aggression: why is early intervention necessary? Warning signs in early childhood; the trajectory of persistently aggressive children; distinguishing proactive aggressive children from reactive ones; how to take into account the vulnerabilities of the aggressive child; cognitive deficits and lack of social skills.
Introduction
Part I – Definition and Development of Aggression
Part I (continued): Definition and Development of Aggression
Part II – Identifying At-Risk Children
Part III – Intervening: Intervention with Those Close to the Child
Part III – Intervening (continued): Challenges of Intervention
Part III – Intervening (continued): Observing and Self-Observation!
Part III – Intervening (continued): Teaching Appropriate Behaviors
Part III – Intervening (continued): Conclusions and References
Jean Gervais, Ph.D., Professor of Psychoeducation/Psychology